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Laredo kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Spain · Cantabria
Overview
Laredo / Playa de la Salvé is one of the longest beaches in northern Spain — 4.25 km of sand stretching from the old port to El Puntal, the sand spit framing the Santoña bay. One of only two spots in Cantabria that works with E wind (the other being Sardinero). Dozens of kiters on windy days — spectacular sight. Near the Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel natural park (bird marshes).
Spot forecast for Laredo
Sunrise 08:33 · Sunset 19:23
Next tides
- Low tide · 1.8 m
- High tide · 3 m
- Low tide · 1.6 m
- High tide · 2.9 m
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Laredo: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
143h
in July · 21 rideable days
The season runs from April to August, peaking in July: 18 rideable days a month and 143 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is November, at 5.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 87% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is December, with 183 mm.
Monthly averages: Laredo
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0 | 50 h | 14 °C | 84 mm |
| February | 8.0 | 53 h | 15 °C | 130 mm |
| March | 11.5 | 83 h | 15 °C | 118 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 116 h | 17 °C | 71 mm |
| May | 14.5 | 120 h | 18 °C | 62 mm |
| June | 18.0 | 128 h | 21 °C | 48 mm |
| July | 21.0 | 143 h | 23 °C | 23 mm |
| August | 18.0 | 123 h | 24 °C | 66 mm |
| September | 10.5 | 70 h | 22 °C | 97 mm |
| October | 10.5 | 75 h | 21 °C | 111 mm |
| November | 5.5 | 32 h | 18 °C | 148 mm |
| December | 7.0 | 44 h | 14 °C | 183 mm |
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Technical details of Laredo spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
E wind: Onshore, spring/summer. Stable, anticyclonic. Any tide. Navigate parallel to the beach at El Puntal end.
NE: Side-on, spring/summer. Works well.
W/NW: Navigate from the Regatón zone. Storm winds, winter.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Sandy bottom. Small to medium waves depending on conditions. Sheltered bay — less powerful than open ocean beaches. Water 14-21°C. 3/2 summer, 4/3 winter.
Parking
Parking along the promenade and near the beach access. Good infrastructure — urban beach with all services.
Wind specificities
E — THE signature wind for Laredo. Onshore, stable, anticyclonic. One of only two spots in Cantabria working with pure east. Navigate parallel to beach from El Puntal zone.
NE — Side-on, spring/summer. Stable thermal.
W/NW — Autumn/winter. Navigate from Regatón area (different zone). Stormier conditions.
Hazards
⚠️ With E (onshore), you kite parallel to the beach — essential to upwind well to not disturb swimmers in summer.
⚠️ Kite zone is at El Puntal (end of the beach) — respect the designated area.
⚠️ Regatón area for W and NW wind — different launch zone.
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